Meet
the Team

BEd(Hons) U.W.E, Bristol.

Paul is a Primary class teacher at Britannica.

Paul holds a BEd honours degree and is a professionally qualified carpenter and joiner. He has worked in education for 34 years, including various roles in the UK, Jordan and China, and he is now in his 16th year at Britannica. He is particularly passionate about dynamism in learning and fostering honesty and care in children.

Outside school, Paul enjoys spending time with his wife, child and dog, eating cheese and cycling.

Meet Mr. Mwaghadi! He is a teacher who is passionate about Maths, Business and Economics. He has eight years of experience teaching and enabling students succeed. He believes in making learning interesting and is always looking for new ways to help his class understand.

Katalinis a Music Teacher here at Britannica.

Katalin holds an honours Degree in Primary and Music Education, specialising in the Kodály method, and has UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). She has worked in education for over 15 years, including extensive teaching experience in Hungary and the UK, delivering professional 1:1, group, and full-class lessons across London primary schools, Colourstrings Conservatoire, and the Music House for Children. She also excelled as a music leader for specialised SEN programmes and community therapy projects. She is particularly passionate about applying the Kodály approach to foster an inclusive, professional environment tailored to each student's unique learning journey.

Outside school, Katalin enjoys writing music by using modern technology and playing in numerous orchestras.

Haruko is the Head of Primary EAL here at Britannica. She currently teaches EAL to Years 1, 2, 4 and 5.

Haruko holds a CELTA, a BA in Ethnicity, Race and Migration, and an MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL. She has worked in education for 13 years, including experience in state high schools in Toyama, Japan, language schools in the southeast of the UK, and international schools in Suzhou, China. She has a particular interest in language phonology and enjoys the challenge learning the pronunciation of new languages.

Outside of school, Haruko enjoys reading (always with at least one fiction and one non-fiction book on the go), hiking, trying new foods, and watching films.

Mouad is an EAL, PE and French teacher at Britannica International School Budapest and Student Council Lead, supporting students across KS1, KS2 and Year 9.

Originally from Fes, Morocco, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Education from École Normale Supérieure in Rabat and a Master's degree in Communication and Media Studies from ELTE. Before joining Britannica, he taught English in Morocco and worked as a corporate communication trainer, coaching international professionals and executives. Passionate about languages, communication and intercultural learning, Mouad speaks Arabic, English and French and is currently learning Spanish. Outside school, he enjoys travelling, football, karate, music and creating travel content.

Daniela  is an EAL and French as a Foreign Language Teacher at Britannica.

She was born in the capital of Colombia, Bogota, where her passion for languages and teaching began early. At just 14 years old, she got her first job as an English teacher (approved by her parents!). This early experience sparked her lifelong love for teaching.

After earning a Bachelor’s degree in English, she moved to Montpellier, France, to work as a Spanish teacher. Daniela received her Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics as a scholarship holder, fueled by her fascination with how children learn languages. Over 8 years, she has taught a wide range of students, from curious three-year-olds to enthusiastic adults in their sixties.

Outside of school, Daniela is an avid traveler, a dance enthusiast, and has a particular fondness for penguins.

Klaudia works as a Primary School SEN Teacher, supporting students in Years 1, 2 and 3, and as the Secondary School Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo).

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Special Needs Education and Therapy from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), specialising in supporting students with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and learning difficulties. Klaudia has over five years of experience in education, working with children across a range of ages, from kindergarten through to secondary school.

Klaudia is passionate about supporting students to develop their confidence, independence, and individual strengths.

Outside of school, Klaudia enjoys travelling, spending time with friends and family.

Edina is a Speech and Language Therapist and Special Needs Teacher here at Britannica.

Edina holds a degree from Eötvös Loránd University in Speech and Language Therapy and Special Needs Education. She began her career in Budapest, working with children in schools and kindergartens, before moving to London, where she lived and worked for 16 years in a variety of professional roles while maintaining her connection to speech and language therapy. She returned to the profession full-time eight years ago, specialising in supporting multilingual children. Since returning to Hungary, she has continued her work as a Speech and Language Therapist in international schools, providing therapy in English and supporting children from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. She is passionate about working collaboratively with children and their parents, helping each child develop their communication skills, confidence and reach their full potential.

Outside school, Edina enjoys spending time with her children, travelling, going to the theatre, listening to music and exercising.

Nicole is a Learning Support Assistant here at Britannica.

Nicole holds a BA in International Relations and a MA in International Public Service and has worked in education for 4 years including experience in San Jose, Costa Rica. She is particularly passionate about Early Years and Special Education.

Outside school, Nicole enjoys crochet, yoga, watching movies, and music.

Flóra is a Learning Support Assistant here at Britannica, and has been with us for three years now.

She holds a BA in Psychology, which she completed partly at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, and McDaniel College in Budapest. She is currently studying Special Education, specializing in Learning Difficulties, at Pázmány Péter Catholic University. Flóra is passionate about working with children and supporting their individual learning and developmental needs. After completing her degree in Special Education, she plans to pursue a master's degree in child psychology to further develop her knowledge and skills in working with children.

Outside of work, Flóra enjoys reading, travelling, and continuing to learn and develop professionally.

Nonjabulo Happiness Mchunu, known in Britannica as Ms. Happy, is a Secondary English Teacher and Head of Year 7 and Transition here at Britannica.

Ms. Happy holds a BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature and an MA/MSc in Central European Education. Originally from sunny Durban, South Africa, she has spent the past eight years teaching in international schools in Türkiye and Germany, gaining valuable experience in diverse educational settings. She is particularly passionate about student wellbeing, project-based learning, and creative approaches to teaching English and Literature.

Ms. Happy firmly believes that every student has the potential to succeed and places great importance on supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing. As an educator, she strives to create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. She also dedicates two weeks each summer to volunteering with a variety of organisations, reflecting her commitment to giving back to the community.

Outside of school, Ms. Happy enjoys quiet time, reading,  running, watching true-crime documentaries, and cooking. She looks forward to inspiring, engaging, and guiding students to discover their strengths and achieve their full potential.

Mr. Roberts is the Head of Year 8 and 9, while teaching Science here at Britannica.

Mr Roberts holds a BSc (Hons) in biological sciences and a MSc-R in microbiology. He obtained his QTS in 2012 and then completed the NPQ-SL in 2024. He has worked in education for 14 years, in Kent and Budapest. Within biology he finds genetics and immunology fascinating.

Outside of school, Mr Roberts enjoys rugby, football and dining out. He has held the position of head coach of the Budapest Exiles rugby club for the past 6 years, winning the Hungarian championship in 2025. He also briefly worked as the head coach of the Hungarian Men's national rugby team between 2023 and 2024.

Ian is a Humanities Teacher and Head of Years 10 and 11 here at Britannica.

Ian holds a degree in History from Durham University and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education from Leicester University. He also holds a Master’s degree in Education from Bath University and the CELTA English Language teaching qualification. He has worked in education since 2009, including experience in the Czech Republic, Portugal and the UK as an English teacher and History teacher. He is particularly passionate about encouraging students to think independently and to use evidence to form their own understanding of the past. He also inspires learning through an active and skills-based approach.

Outside school, Ian enjoys live music, playing chess and scuba diving. He also spends a significant amount of his time following sports (especially rugby and the Northampton Saints!), learning Hungarian and looking after his one-year-old son.

Robert holds a Bachelors degree in economics and social science in International Relations and Strategic Studies and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education. They have worked in education for over 19 years, including experience in England, Wales, Czechia, UAE, China and Azerbaijan. They are particularly passionate about modern world history.

Outside school, Robert enjoys exploring new countries, painting and spoiling his two nieces whenever he can return to the UK.

Mr. Spisák is the Head of Faculty for Mathematics, Science and Computer Science at Britannica International School Budapest.

Mr. Spisák holds a degree in mathematics and English language and literature equivalent to a masters degree. He graduated at the University of Salzburg (Austria) and has a teachning qualification both for the EU and the UK (QTS). He has worked in education for 31 years with a 19 month interval, when he was the Head of R&D at a local company including Hungarian state schools and various colleges and universities including the Technical University Budapest. He is particularly passioate about the teaching of mathematics and computer science including designing and implementing a curriculum that suits the nedd of our students best. Within mathematics, he has a particular interest in coding- and information theory.

Outside school he oves spending time with family, he is an ardent biker and enjoys gardening and railway modelling. Furthermore he has an extensive knowledge of music of the 70/80s as well as the history of public transport in Budapest and Salzburg.

Mr. Jakab is a teacher of mathematics who also serves as examinations officer and ICT coordinator here at Britannica.

Mr. Jakab holds a Master’s in Mathematics and English Language and Literature with a Teaching Certificate from the University of Szeged, Hungary as well as a second Master’s in Maths from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. He has worked in education for30 years, including experience inteaching and fulfilling various middle management roles in the United States, Hungary and Belgium. He is particularly passionate aboutand has ample experience in working with children gifted in mathematics.

Outside school, Mr. Jakab enjoys learning languages, travelling, reading and, most of all, spending time with his children.

Oscar is a Teacher of Mathematics and Physical Education here at Britannica.

Oscar holds a BA in Liberal Arts from the University of Leeds and a Postgraduate Diploma of Education. He has worked in education for 7 years, including experience in the UK and in Hungary. He is particularly passionate about motivating students to enjoy Mathematics and to explore the connections between the subject and other areas.

Outside school, Oscar enjoys playing sports (including running, padel, and football), reading, and a good crossword.

Matthew is a Maths and Computer Science teacher here at Britannica.

He graduated from Melbourne University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering Systems, before earning his Masters of Teaching with Teach for Australia, working in rural Western Australia in 2021 and 2022. Since then, Matthew has been at Britannica since August 2023, and has run a movie club, padel club, and led the staff choir.

Outside school, you can find him riding his bike, watching a film at the cinema, or playing his well-loved piano.